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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.26, 343.78 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.26, 343.78 and 166.34 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.26 : 343.78 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.26/343.78 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.26x = 343.78 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.26x = 57,184.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,184.37/249.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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