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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.20, 343.71 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.20, 343.71 and 166.28 is: 229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.20 : 343.71 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.20/343.71 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.20x = 343.71 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.20x = 57,152.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,152.10/249.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.34

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