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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 265.08 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 265.08 and 166.52 is: 249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 265.08 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/265.08 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 265.08 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 44,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,141.12/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.95

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