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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.46, 344.30 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.46, 344.30 and 166.58 is: 229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.46 : 344.30 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.46/344.30 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.46x = 344.30 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.46x = 57,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,353.49/249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.91

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