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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.16, 336.94 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.16, 336.94 and 133.64 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.16 : 336.94 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.16/336.94 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.16x = 336.94 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.16x = 45,027.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,027.62/244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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