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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.96, 343.47 and 166.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.96, 343.47 and 166.13 is: 229.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.96 : 343.47 = 166.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.96/343.47 = 166.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.96x = 343.47 × 166.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.96x = 57,060.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,060.67/248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.20

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