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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.07, 248.58 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.07, 248.58 and 124.69 is: 186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.07 : 248.58 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.07/248.58 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.07x = 248.58 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.07x = 30,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,994.82/166.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.64

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