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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.18, 343.74 and 166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.18, 343.74 and 166.31 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.18 : 343.74 = 166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.18/343.74 = 166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.18x = 343.74 × 166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.18x = 57,167.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,167.40/249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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