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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.85, 337.74 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.85, 337.74 and 166.20 is: 229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.85 : 337.74 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.85/337.74 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.85x = 337.74 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.85x = 56,132.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,132.39/244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.26

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