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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.15, 336.89 and 161.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.15, 336.89 and 161.39 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.15 : 336.89 = 161.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.15/336.89 = 161.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.15x = 336.89 × 161.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.15x = 54,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,371.92/244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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