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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166, 249.20 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166, 249.20 and 119.76 is: 179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166 : 249.20 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166/249.20 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166x = 249.20 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166x = 29,844.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,844.19/166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.78

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