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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.01, 248.81 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.01, 248.81 and 120.56 is: 180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.01 : 248.81 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.01/248.81 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.01x = 248.81 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.01x = 29,994.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,994.69/166.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.69

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