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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 248.34 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 248.34 and 119.94 is: 179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 248.34 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/248.34 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 248.34 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 29,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,787.21/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.36

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