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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.95, 250.43 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.95, 250.43 and 126.27 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.95 : 250.43 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.95/250.43 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.95x = 250.43 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.95x = 31,621.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,621.16/166.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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