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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.55, 246.19 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.55, 246.19 and 166.25 is: 229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.55 : 246.19 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.55/246.19 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.55x = 246.19 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.55x = 40,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,929.60/178.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.23

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