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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.97, 246.47 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.97, 246.47 and 166.68 is: 229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.97 : 246.47 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.97/246.47 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.97x = 246.47 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.97x = 41,080.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,080.79/178.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.55

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