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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.78, 344.66 and 167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.78, 344.66 and 167.03 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.78 : 344.66 = 167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.78/344.66 = 167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.78x = 344.66 × 167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.78x = 57,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,566.00/249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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