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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.06, 248.77 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.06, 248.77 and 120.18 is: 180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.06 : 248.77 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.06/248.77 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.06x = 248.77 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.06x = 29,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,897.18/166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.04

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