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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.42, 344.58 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.42, 344.58 and 166.50 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.42 : 344.58 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.42/344.58 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.42x = 344.58 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.42x = 57,372.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,372.57/249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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