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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.18, 343.64 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.18, 343.64 and 166.38 is: 229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.18 : 343.64 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.18/343.64 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.18x = 343.64 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.18x = 57,174.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,174.82/249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.45

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