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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.11, 336.95 and 166.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.11, 336.95 and 166.53 is: 229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.11 : 336.95 = 166.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.11/336.95 = 166.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.11x = 336.95 × 166.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.11x = 56,111.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,111.45/244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.86

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