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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 365.96 and 171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 365.96 and 171.64 is: 257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 365.96 = 171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/365.96 = 171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 365.96 × 171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 62,813.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,813.37/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.43

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