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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.29, 246.09 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.29, 246.09 and 166.14 is: 229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.29 : 246.09 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.29/246.09 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.29x = 246.09 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.29x = 40,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,885.39/178.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.32

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