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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.55, 269.90 and 166.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.55, 269.90 and 166.87 is: 250.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.55 : 269.90 = 166.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.55/269.90 = 166.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.55x = 269.90 × 166.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.55x = 45,038.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,038.34/179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.84

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