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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.63, 337.54 and 166.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.63, 337.54 and 166.01 is: 229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.63 : 337.54 = 166.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.63/337.54 = 166.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.63x = 337.54 × 166.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.63x = 56,035.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,035.02/244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.06

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