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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.29, 268.56 and 166.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.29, 268.56 and 166.63 is: 249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.29 : 268.56 = 166.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.29/268.56 = 166.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.29x = 268.56 × 166.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.29x = 44,750.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,750.15/179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.60

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