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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.36, 337.29 and 166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.36, 337.29 and 166.78 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.36 : 337.29 = 166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.36/337.29 = 166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.36x = 337.29 × 166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.36x = 56,253.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,253.23/244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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