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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.03, 336.82 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.03, 336.82 and 170.32 is: 235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.03 : 336.82 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.03/336.82 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.03x = 336.82 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.03x = 57,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,367.18/244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.08

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