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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.11, 365.76 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.11, 365.76 and 171.84 is: 257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.11 : 365.76 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.11/365.76 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.11x = 365.76 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.11x = 62,852.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,852.20/244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.47

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