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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.25, 337.12 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.25, 337.12 and 161.37 is: 222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.25 : 337.12 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.25/337.12 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.25x = 337.12 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.25x = 54,400.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,400.65/244.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.73

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