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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 269.88 and 166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 269.88 and 166.15 is: 249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 269.88 = 166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/269.88 = 166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 269.88 × 166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 44,841.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,841.21/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.37

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