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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.92, 343.54 and 166.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.92, 343.54 and 166.00 is: 229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.92 : 343.54 = 166.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.92/343.54 = 166.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.92x = 343.54 × 166.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.92x = 57,027.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,027.63/248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.10

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