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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.19, 337 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.19, 337 and 161.46 is: 222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.19 : 337 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.19/337 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.19x = 337 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.19x = 54,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,410.34/244.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.82

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