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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.93, 266.22 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.93, 266.22 and 166.32 is: 248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.93 : 266.22 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.93/266.22 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.93x = 266.22 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.93x = 44,277.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,277.71/177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.85

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