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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.12, 249.24 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.12, 249.24 and 120.52 is: 180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.12 : 249.24 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.12/249.24 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.12x = 249.24 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.12x = 30,038.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,038.40/166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.82

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