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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.23, 344.16 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.23, 344.16 and 166.32 is: 229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.23 : 344.16 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.23/344.16 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.23x = 344.16 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.23x = 57,240.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,240.69/249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.67

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