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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.93, 250.26 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.93, 250.26 and 126.43 is: 189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.93 : 250.26 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.93/250.26 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.93x = 250.26 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.93x = 31,640.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,640.37/166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.54

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