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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.10, 266.59 and 166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.10, 266.59 and 166.26 is: 248.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.10 : 266.59 = 166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.10/266.59 = 166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.10x = 266.59 × 166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.10x = 44,323.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,323.25/178.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.87

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