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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.19, 248.45 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.19, 248.45 and 127.71 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.19 : 248.45 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.19/248.45 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.19x = 248.45 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.19x = 31,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,728.91/166.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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