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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.83, 249.78 and 126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.83, 249.78 and 126.13 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.83 : 249.78 = 126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.83/249.78 = 126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.83x = 249.78 × 126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.83x = 31,504.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,504.75/166.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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