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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.23, 336.98 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.23, 336.98 and 170.52 is: 235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.23 : 336.98 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.23/336.98 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.23x = 336.98 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.23x = 57,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,460.98/244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.27

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