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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.80, 236.46 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.80, 236.46 and 166.80 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.80 : 236.46 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.80/236.46 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.80x = 236.46 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.80x = 39,441.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,441.53/166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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