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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.89, 352.28 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.89, 352.28 and 166.22 is: 249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.89 : 352.28 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.89/352.28 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.89x = 352.28 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.89x = 58,554.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,554.64/234.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.28

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