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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 336.63 and 161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 336.63 and 161.15 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 336.63 = 161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/336.63 = 161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 336.63 × 161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 54,246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,246.24/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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