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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.59, 249.64 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.59, 249.64 and 122.91 is: 184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.59 : 249.64 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.59/249.64 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.59x = 249.64 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.59x = 30,683.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,683.58/166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.19

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