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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.34, 336.62 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.34, 336.62 and 170.53 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.34 : 336.62 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.34/336.62 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.34x = 336.62 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.34x = 57,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,403.39/244.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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