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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.04, 248.82 and 84.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.04, 248.82 and 84.71 is: 126.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.04 : 248.82 = 84.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.04/248.82 = 84.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.04x = 248.82 × 84.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.04x = 21,076.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,076.93/166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.94

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