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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.84, 249.72 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.84, 249.72 and 130.84 is: 195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.84 : 249.72 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.84/249.72 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.84x = 249.72 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.84x = 32,673.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,673.36/166.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.84

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