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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.98, 250.23 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.98, 250.23 and 126.44 is: 189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.98 : 250.23 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.98/250.23 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.98x = 250.23 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.98x = 31,637.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,637.83/166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.47

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