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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.88, 249.96 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.88, 249.96 and 126.32 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.88 : 249.96 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.88/249.96 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.88x = 249.96 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.88x = 31,574.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,574.95/166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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