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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.09, 248.90 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.09, 248.90 and 129.98 is: 194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.09 : 248.90 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.09/248.90 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.09x = 248.90 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.09x = 32,350.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,350.13/166.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.78

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