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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 337.06 and 161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 337.06 and 161.40 is: 222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 337.06 = 161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/337.06 = 161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 337.06 × 161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 54,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,401.48/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.77

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