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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.31, 248.75 and 120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.31, 248.75 and 120.14 is: 179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.31 : 248.75 = 120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.31/248.75 = 120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.31x = 248.75 × 120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.31x = 29,884.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,884.83/166.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.69

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