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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.22, 248.95 and 117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.22, 248.95 and 117.70 is: 176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.22 : 248.95 = 117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.22/248.95 = 117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.22x = 248.95 × 117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.22x = 29,301.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,301.42/166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.28

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