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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.23, 336.66 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.23, 336.66 and 174.06 is: 239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.23 : 336.66 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.23/336.66 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.23x = 336.66 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.23x = 58,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,599.04/244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.93

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