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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 365.34 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 365.34 and 161.58 is: 241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 365.34 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/365.34 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 365.34 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 59,031.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,031.64/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.91

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