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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.43, 249.77 and 85.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.43, 249.77 and 85.19 is: 127.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.43 : 249.77 = 85.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.43/249.77 = 85.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.43x = 249.77 × 85.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.43x = 21,277.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,277.91/166.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.85

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