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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.34, 267.63 and 166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.34, 267.63 and 166.10 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.34 : 267.63 = 166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.34/267.63 = 166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.34x = 267.63 × 166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.34x = 44,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,453.34/178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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