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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249, 343.79 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249, 343.79 and 166.20 is: 229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249 : 343.79 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249/343.79 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249x = 343.79 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249x = 57,137.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,137.07/249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.47

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