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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.44, 267.82 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.44, 267.82 and 166.60 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.44 : 267.82 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.44/267.82 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.44x = 267.82 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.44x = 44,618.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,618.81/178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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