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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.66, 278.14 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.66, 278.14 and 166.22 is: 249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.66 : 278.14 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.66/278.14 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.66x = 278.14 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.66x = 46,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,232.43/185.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.02

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