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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.22, 249.39 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.22, 249.39 and 120.49 is: 180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.22 : 249.39 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.22/249.39 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.22x = 249.39 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.22x = 30,048.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,048.04/166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.77

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