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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.72, 344.30 and 166.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.72, 344.30 and 166.64 is: 229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.72 : 344.30 = 166.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.72/344.30 = 166.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.72x = 344.30 × 166.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.72x = 57,371.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,371.60/249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.74

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