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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 336.88 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 336.88 and 161.04 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 336.88 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/336.88 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 336.88 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 54,251.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,251.16/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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