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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.03, 336.50 and 161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.03, 336.50 and 161.14 is: 222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.03 : 336.50 = 161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.03/336.50 = 161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.03x = 336.50 × 161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.03x = 54,222.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,222.80/244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.20

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