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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.37, 337.35 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.37, 337.35 and 170.66 is: 235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.37 : 337.35 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.37/337.35 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.37x = 337.35 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.37x = 57,570.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,570.46/244.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.59

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