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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 336.97 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 336.97 and 161.16 is: 222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 336.97 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/336.97 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 336.97 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 54,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,305.02/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.38

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