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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.87, 248.10 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.87, 248.10 and 166.20 is: 229.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.87 : 248.10 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.87/248.10 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.87x = 248.10 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.87x = 41,232.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,232.15/179.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.24

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