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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.94, 245.16 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.94, 245.16 and 166.60 is: 229.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.94 : 245.16 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.94/245.16 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.94x = 245.16 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.94x = 40,843.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,843.96/177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.54

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