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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.47, 344.14 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.47, 344.14 and 166.62 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.47 : 344.14 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.47/344.14 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.47x = 344.14 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.47x = 57,340.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,340.61/249.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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