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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.52, 336.92 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.52, 336.92 and 166.76 is: 229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.52 : 336.92 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.52/336.92 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.52x = 336.92 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.52x = 56,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,184.78/244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.78

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