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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.04, 269.04 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.04, 269.04 and 166.80 is: 250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.04 : 269.04 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.04/269.04 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.04x = 269.04 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.04x = 44,875.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,875.87/179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.65

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