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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.54, 249.66 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.54, 249.66 and 84.22 is: 126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.54 : 249.66 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.54/249.66 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.54x = 249.66 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.54x = 21,026.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,026.37/166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.25

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