Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.60, 337.62 and 166
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 244.60, 337.62 and 166 is: 229.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244.60 : 337.62 = 166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244.60/337.62 = 166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244.60x = 337.62 × 166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244.60x = 56,044.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,044.92/244.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229.13
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