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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 336.77 and 156.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 336.77 and 156.85 is: 216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 336.77 = 156.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/336.77 = 156.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 336.77 × 156.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 52,821.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,821.59/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.33

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