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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.14, 248.46 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.14, 248.46 and 122.54 is: 183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.14 : 248.46 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.14/248.46 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.14x = 248.46 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.14x = 30,446.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,446.29/166.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.26

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