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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.18, 365.88 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.18, 365.88 and 166.88 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.18 : 365.88 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.18/365.88 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.18x = 365.88 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.18x = 61,056.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,056.23/244.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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