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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 336.80 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 336.80 and 174.35 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 336.80 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/336.80 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 336.80 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 58,719.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,719.83/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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