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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.18, 337.11 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.18, 337.11 and 170.37 is: 235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.18 : 337.11 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.18/337.11 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.18x = 337.11 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.18x = 57,433.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,433.43/244.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.21

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