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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.52, 343.96 and 166.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.52, 343.96 and 166.45 is: 229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.52 : 343.96 = 166.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.52/343.96 = 166.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.52x = 343.96 × 166.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.52x = 57,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,252.14/249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.45

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