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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.78, 335.90 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.78, 335.90 and 166.02 is: 228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.78 : 335.90 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.78/335.90 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.78x = 335.90 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.78x = 55,766.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,766.12/243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.76

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