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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.32, 248.94 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.32, 248.94 and 125.46 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.32 : 248.94 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.32/248.94 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.32x = 248.94 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.32x = 31,232.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,232.01/166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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