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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.48, 344 and 166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.48, 344 and 166.40 is: 229.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.48 : 344 = 166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.48/344 = 166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.48x = 344 × 166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.48x = 57,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,241.60/249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.44

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