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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 366.10 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 366.10 and 166.97 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 366.10 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/366.10 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 366.10 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 61,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,125.89/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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