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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.96, 250.62 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.96, 250.62 and 126.52 is: 189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.96 : 250.62 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.96/250.62 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.96x = 250.62 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.96x = 31,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,708.44/166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.92

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