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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 365.40 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 365.40 and 166.77 is: 249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 365.40 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/365.40 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 365.40 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 60,937.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,937.76/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.57

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