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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.16, 337.07 and 165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.16, 337.07 and 165.89 is: 229.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.16 : 337.07 = 165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.16/337.07 = 165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.16x = 337.07 × 165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.16x = 55,916.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,916.56/244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.01

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