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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.31, 344.34 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.31, 344.34 and 166.27 is: 229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.31 : 344.34 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.31/344.34 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.31x = 344.34 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.31x = 57,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,253.22/249.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.65

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