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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.66, 274.98 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.66, 274.98 and 166.58 is: 249.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.66 : 274.98 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.66/274.98 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.66x = 274.98 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.66x = 45,804.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,804.79/183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.40

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