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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.05, 336.50 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.05, 336.50 and 161.13 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.05 : 336.50 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.05/336.50 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.05x = 336.50 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.05x = 54,219.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,219.44/244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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