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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.58, 337.58 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.58, 337.58 and 166.14 is: 229.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.58 : 337.58 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.58/337.58 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.58x = 337.58 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.58x = 56,084.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,084.71/244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.31

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