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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.30, 337.25 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.30, 337.25 and 170.49 is: 235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.30 : 337.25 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.30/337.25 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.30x = 337.25 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.30x = 57,497.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,497.75/244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.36

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