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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.32, 268.02 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.32, 268.02 and 166.44 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.32 : 268.02 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.32/268.02 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.32x = 268.02 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.32x = 44,609.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,609.25/178.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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