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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.32, 344.13 and 166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.32, 344.13 and 166.43 is: 229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.32 : 344.13 = 166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.32/344.13 = 166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.32x = 344.13 × 166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.32x = 57,273.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,273.56/249.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.72

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