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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.06, 336.57 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.06, 336.57 and 159.92 is: 220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.06 : 336.57 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.06/336.57 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.06x = 336.57 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.06x = 53,823.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,823.21/244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.53

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