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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.34, 337.11 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.34, 337.11 and 169.68 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.34 : 337.11 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.34/337.11 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.34x = 337.11 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.34x = 57,200.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,200.82/244.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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