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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.50, 249.59 and 126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.50, 249.59 and 126.10 is: 189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.50 : 249.59 = 126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.50/249.59 = 126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.50x = 249.59 × 126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.50x = 31,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,472.99/166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.03

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