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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.16, 336.70 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.16, 336.70 and 174.10 is: 240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.16 : 336.70 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.16/336.70 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.16x = 336.70 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.16x = 58,618.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,618.19/244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.08

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