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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 337.11 and 161.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 337.11 and 161.49 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 337.11 = 161.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/337.11 = 161.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 337.11 × 161.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 54,439.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,439.89/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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