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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.07, 365.36 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.07, 365.36 and 166.71 is: 249.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.07 : 365.36 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.07/365.36 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.07x = 365.36 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.07x = 60,908.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,908.33/244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.56

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