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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.17, 249.38 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.17, 249.38 and 122.94 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.17 : 249.38 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.17/249.38 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.17x = 249.38 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.17x = 30,658.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,658.78/166.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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