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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 336.58 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 336.58 and 161.12 is: 222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 336.58 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/336.58 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 336.58 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 54,229.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,229.77/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.25

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