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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.94, 337.97 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.94, 337.97 and 166.32 is: 229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.94 : 337.97 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.94/337.97 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.94x = 337.97 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.94x = 56,211.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,211.59/244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.49

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