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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 337.24 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 337.24 and 161.50 is: 222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 337.24 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/337.24 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 337.24 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 54,464.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,464.26/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.92

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