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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.94, 249.96 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.94, 249.96 and 128.48 is: 192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.94 : 249.96 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.94/249.96 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.94x = 249.96 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.94x = 32,114.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,114.86/166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.37

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