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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.05, 336.60 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.05, 336.60 and 166.38 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.05 : 336.60 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.05/336.60 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.05x = 336.60 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.05x = 56,003.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,003.51/244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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