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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.85, 337.76 and 166.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.85, 337.76 and 166.17 is: 229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.85 : 337.76 = 166.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.85/337.76 = 166.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.85x = 337.76 × 166.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.85x = 56,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,125.58/244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.22

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