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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 337 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 337 and 166.24 is: 229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 337 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/337 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 337 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 56,022.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,022.88/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.60

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