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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 336.78 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 336.78 and 166.52 is: 229.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 336.78 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/336.78 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 336.78 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 56,080.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,080.61/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.58

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