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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 336.62 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 336.62 and 161.27 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 336.62 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/336.62 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 336.62 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 54,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,287.68/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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