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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 365.88 and 171.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 365.88 and 171.01 is: 256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 365.88 = 171.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/365.88 = 171.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 365.88 × 171.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 62,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,570.24/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.10

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