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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.01, 336.48 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.01, 336.48 and 174.08 is: 240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.01 : 336.48 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.01/336.48 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.01x = 336.48 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.01x = 58,574.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,574.44/244.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.05

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