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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.18, 248.96 and 85.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.18, 248.96 and 85.07 is: 127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.18 : 248.96 = 85.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.18/248.96 = 85.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.18x = 248.96 × 85.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.18x = 21,179.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,179.03/166.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.45

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