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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.86, 250.09 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.86, 250.09 and 128.22 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.86 : 250.09 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.86/250.09 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.86x = 250.09 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.86x = 32,066.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,066.54/166.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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