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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.78, 343.45 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.78, 343.45 and 166.02 is: 229.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.78 : 343.45 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.78/343.45 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.78x = 343.45 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.78x = 57,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,019.57/248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.20

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