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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.57, 249.68 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.57, 249.68 and 125.87 is: 188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.57 : 249.68 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.57/249.68 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.57x = 249.68 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.57x = 31,426.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,426.29/166.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.67

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