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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.30, 336.95 and 161.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.30, 336.95 and 161.53 is: 222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.30 : 336.95 = 161.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.30/336.95 = 161.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.30x = 336.95 × 161.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.30x = 54,427.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,427.53/244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.79

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