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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.93, 265.16 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.93, 265.16 and 166 is: 250.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.93 : 265.16 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.93/265.16 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.93x = 265.16 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.93x = 44,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,016.56/175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.19

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