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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.54, 344.49 and 166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.54, 344.49 and 166.78 is: 230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.54 : 344.49 = 166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.54/344.49 = 166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.54x = 344.49 × 166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.54x = 57,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,454.04/249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.24

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