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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.10, 248.96 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.10, 248.96 and 84.76 is: 127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.10 : 248.96 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.10/248.96 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.10x = 248.96 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.10x = 21,101.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,101.85/166.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.04

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