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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 365.95 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 365.95 and 171.06 is: 256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 365.95 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/365.95 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 365.95 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 62,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,599.41/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.41

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