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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.61, 344.58 and 166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.61, 344.58 and 166.84 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.61 : 344.58 = 166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.61/344.58 = 166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.61x = 344.58 × 166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.61x = 57,489.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,489.73/249.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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