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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.16, 344.13 and 166.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.16, 344.13 and 166.13 is: 229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.16 : 344.13 = 166.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.16/344.13 = 166.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.16x = 344.13 × 166.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.16x = 57,170.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,170.32/249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.45

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