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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.24, 249.06 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.24, 249.06 and 120.48 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.24 : 249.06 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.24/249.06 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.24x = 249.06 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.24x = 30,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,006.75/166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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