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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.83, 344.78 and 166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.83, 344.78 and 166.79 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.83 : 344.78 = 166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.83/344.78 = 166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.83x = 344.78 × 166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.83x = 57,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,503.30/249.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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