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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.80, 266.90 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.80, 266.90 and 166.05 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.80 : 266.90 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.80/266.90 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.80x = 266.90 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.80x = 44,317.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,317.91/177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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