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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 248.92 and 84.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 248.92 and 84.72 is: 126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 248.92 = 84.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/248.92 = 84.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 248.92 × 84.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 21,088.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,088.50/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.98

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