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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.85, 337.75 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.85, 337.75 and 166.05 is: 229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.85 : 337.75 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.85/337.75 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.85x = 337.75 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.85x = 56,082.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,082.97/244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.06

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