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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 249.36 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 249.36 and 126 is: 189.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 249.36 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/249.36 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 249.36 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 31,419.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,419.36/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.18

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