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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.78, 249.68 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.78, 249.68 and 126.36 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.78 : 249.68 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.78/249.68 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.78x = 249.68 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.78x = 31,549.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,549.56/166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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