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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.24, 337.34 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.24, 337.34 and 166.48 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.24 : 337.34 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.24/337.34 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.24x = 337.34 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.24x = 56,160.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,160.36/244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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