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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.66, 337.71 and 166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.66, 337.71 and 166.09 is: 229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.66 : 337.71 = 166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.66/337.71 = 166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.66x = 337.71 × 166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.66x = 56,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,090.25/244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.26

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