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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.21, 336.90 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.21, 336.90 and 170.57 is: 235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.21 : 336.90 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.21/336.90 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.21x = 336.90 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.21x = 57,463.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,463.35/244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.31

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