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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.22, 336.45 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.22, 336.45 and 170.40 is: 234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.22 : 336.45 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.22/336.45 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.22x = 336.45 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.22x = 57,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,331.08/244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.75

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