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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.87, 338.01 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.87, 338.01 and 166.59 is: 229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.87 : 338.01 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.87/338.01 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.87x = 338.01 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.87x = 56,306.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,306.56/244.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.95

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