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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.83, 249.90 and 126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.83, 249.90 and 126.19 is: 189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.83 : 249.90 = 126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.83/249.90 = 126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.83x = 249.90 × 126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.83x = 31,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,534.88/166.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.02

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