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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.13, 336.95 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.13, 336.95 and 161.25 is: 222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.13 : 336.95 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.13/336.95 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.13x = 336.95 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.13x = 54,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,331.50/244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.55

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