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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.06, 270.14 and 166.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.06, 270.14 and 166.53 is: 248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.06 : 270.14 = 166.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.06/270.14 = 166.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.06x = 270.14 × 166.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.06x = 44,986.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,986.59/181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.47

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