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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.02, 248.76 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.02, 248.76 and 129.84 is: 194.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.02 : 248.76 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.02/248.76 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.02x = 248.76 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.02x = 32,299.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,299.00/166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.55

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