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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.98, 247.24 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.98, 247.24 and 166.02 is: 229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.98 : 247.24 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.98/247.24 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.98x = 247.24 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.98x = 41,046.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,046.78/178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.34

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