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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 365.04 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 365.04 and 171.36 is: 256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 365.04 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/365.04 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 365.04 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 62,553.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,553.25/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.28

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