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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.82, 250.58 and 128.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.82, 250.58 and 128.39 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.82 : 250.58 = 128.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.82/250.58 = 128.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.82x = 250.58 × 128.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.82x = 32,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,171.03/166.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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