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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.29, 336.64 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.29, 336.64 and 174.23 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.29 : 336.64 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.29/336.64 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.29x = 336.64 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.29x = 58,651.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,651.93/244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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