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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.56, 268.02 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.56, 268.02 and 166.80 is: 250.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.56 : 268.02 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.56/268.02 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.56x = 268.02 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.56x = 44,705.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,705.74/178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.37

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