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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.15, 365.51 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.15, 365.51 and 170.93 is: 255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.15 : 365.51 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.15/365.51 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.15x = 365.51 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.15x = 62,477.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,477.97/244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.90

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