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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 265.16 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 265.16 and 166.76 is: 248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 265.16 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/265.16 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 265.16 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 44,218.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,218.08/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.36

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