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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 270.03 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 270.03 and 166.52 is: 249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 270.03 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/270.03 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 270.03 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 44,965.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,965.40/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.86

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