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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.06, 248.40 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.06, 248.40 and 127.12 is: 190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.06 : 248.40 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.06/248.40 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.06x = 248.40 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.06x = 31,576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,576.61/166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.15

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