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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 337.20 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 337.20 and 166.80 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 337.20 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/337.20 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 337.20 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 56,244.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,244.96/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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