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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.23, 337.04 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.23, 337.04 and 133.71 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.23 : 337.04 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.23/337.04 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.23x = 337.04 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.23x = 45,066.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,066.18/244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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