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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 365.47 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 365.47 and 170.96 is: 255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 365.47 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/365.47 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 365.47 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 62,478.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,478.50/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.88

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