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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 337.01 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 337.01 and 166.50 is: 229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 337.01 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/337.01 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 337.01 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 56,111.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,111.33/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.89

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