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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.19, 248.88 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.19, 248.88 and 127.52 is: 190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.19 : 248.88 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.19/248.88 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.19x = 248.88 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.19x = 31,735.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,735.93/166.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.96

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