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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.93, 249.55 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.93, 249.55 and 166.22 is: 229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.93 : 249.55 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.93/249.55 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.93x = 249.55 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.93x = 41,479.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,479.47/180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.25

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