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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.09, 336.82 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.09, 336.82 and 174.29 is: 240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.09 : 336.82 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.09/336.82 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.09x = 336.82 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.09x = 58,704.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,704.92/244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.50

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