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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.02, 248.51 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.02, 248.51 and 120.26 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.02 : 248.51 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.02/248.51 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.02x = 248.51 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.02x = 29,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,883.97/166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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