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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.58, 336.93 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.58, 336.93 and 166.82 is: 229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.58 : 336.93 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.58/336.93 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.58x = 336.93 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.58x = 56,206.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,206.66/244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.81

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