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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.16, 337.05 and 161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.16, 337.05 and 161.31 is: 222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.16 : 337.05 = 161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.16/337.05 = 161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.16x = 337.05 × 161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.16x = 54,369.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,369.54/244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.68

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