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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 265.86 and 166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 265.86 and 166.36 is: 249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 265.86 = 166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/265.86 = 166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 265.86 × 166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 44,228.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,228.47/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.99

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