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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.99, 343.70 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.99, 343.70 and 166.07 is: 229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.99 : 343.70 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.99/343.70 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.99x = 343.70 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.99x = 57,075.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,075.71/248.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.23

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