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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.64, 344.44 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.64, 344.44 and 166.76 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.64 : 344.44 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.64/344.44 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.64x = 344.44 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.64x = 57,438.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,438.81/249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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