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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.23, 343.81 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.23, 343.81 and 166.46 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.23 : 343.81 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.23/343.81 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.23x = 343.81 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.23x = 57,228.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,228.40/249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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