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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.26, 335.71 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.26, 335.71 and 166.34 is: 249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.26 : 335.71 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.26/335.71 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.26x = 335.71 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.26x = 55,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,841.17/224.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.00

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