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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.98, 250.20 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.98, 250.20 and 126.35 is: 189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.98 : 250.20 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.98/250.20 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.98x = 250.20 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.98x = 31,612.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,612.77/166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.32

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