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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.19, 249.42 and 120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.19, 249.42 and 120.11 is: 180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.19 : 249.42 = 120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.19/249.42 = 120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.19x = 249.42 × 120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.19x = 29,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,957.84/166.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.26

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