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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.11, 336.34 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.11, 336.34 and 161.08 is: 221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.11 : 336.34 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.11/336.34 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.11x = 336.34 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.11x = 54,177.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,177.65/244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.94

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