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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 266.17 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 266.17 and 166.24 is: 249.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 266.17 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/266.17 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 266.17 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 44,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,248.10/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.74

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