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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.16, 248.14 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.16, 248.14 and 129.44 is: 193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.16 : 248.14 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.16/248.14 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.16x = 248.14 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.16x = 32,119.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,119.24/166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.30

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