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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.07, 336.62 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.07, 336.62 and 174.36 is: 240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.07 : 336.62 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.07/336.62 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.07x = 336.62 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.07x = 58,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,693.06/244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.48

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