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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.07, 365.45 and 170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.07, 365.45 and 170.73 is: 255.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.07 : 365.45 = 170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.07/365.45 = 170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.07x = 365.45 × 170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.07x = 62,392.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,392.42/244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.63

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