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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 338 and 166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 338 and 166.30 is: 229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 338 = 166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/338 = 166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 338 × 166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 56,209.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,209.40/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.45

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