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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.14, 249.09 and 120.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.14, 249.09 and 120.57 is: 180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.14 : 249.09 = 120.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.14/249.09 = 120.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.14x = 249.09 × 120.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.14x = 30,032.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,032.78/166.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.77

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