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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.22, 249.12 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.22, 249.12 and 120.53 is: 180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.22 : 249.12 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.22/249.12 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.22x = 249.12 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.22x = 30,025.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,025.19/166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.64

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