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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.66, 250.26 and 125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.66, 250.26 and 125.53 is: 188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.66 : 250.26 = 125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.66/250.26 = 125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.66x = 250.26 × 125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.66x = 31,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,415.14/166.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.50

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