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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 336.48 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 336.48 and 161.18 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 336.48 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/336.48 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 336.48 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 54,233.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,233.85/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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