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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.19, 337.14 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.19, 337.14 and 161.43 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.19 : 337.14 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.19/337.14 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.19x = 337.14 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.19x = 54,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,423.70/244.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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