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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.19, 336.61 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.19, 336.61 and 174.10 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.19 : 336.61 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.19/336.61 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.19x = 336.61 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.19x = 58,602.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,602.83/244.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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