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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.48, 344.34 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.48, 344.34 and 166.74 is: 230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.48 : 344.34 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.48/344.34 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.48x = 344.34 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.48x = 57,415.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,415.25/249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.14

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