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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 337.02 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 337.02 and 170.46 is: 235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 337.02 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/337.02 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 337.02 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 57,448.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,448.43/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.31

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