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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.58, 268.82 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.58, 268.82 and 166.08 is: 248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.58 : 268.82 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.58/268.82 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.58x = 268.82 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.58x = 44,645.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,645.63/179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.61

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