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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.10, 336.87 and 174.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.10, 336.87 and 174.17 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.10 : 336.87 = 174.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.10/336.87 = 174.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.10x = 336.87 × 174.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.10x = 58,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,670.96/244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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