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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.23, 365.97 and 170.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.23, 365.97 and 170.95 is: 256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.23 : 365.97 = 170.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.23/365.97 = 170.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.23x = 365.97 × 170.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.23x = 62,562.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,562.57/244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.16

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