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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.92, 336.36 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.92, 336.36 and 166.16 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.92 : 336.36 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.92/336.36 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.92x = 336.36 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.92x = 55,889.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,889.58/243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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