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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.93, 337.09 and 166.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.93, 337.09 and 166.67 is: 249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.93 : 337.09 = 166.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.93/337.09 = 166.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.93x = 337.09 × 166.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.93x = 56,184.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,184.16/224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.79

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