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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.90, 247.77 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.90, 247.77 and 166.23 is: 228.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.90 : 247.77 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.90/247.77 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.90x = 247.77 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.90x = 41,186.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,186.18/179.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.94

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