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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.58, 269.37 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.58, 269.37 and 166.62 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.58 : 269.37 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.58/269.37 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.58x = 269.37 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.58x = 44,882.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,882.43/179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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