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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.37, 337.39 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.37, 337.39 and 170.56 is: 235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.37 : 337.39 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.37/337.39 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.37x = 337.39 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.37x = 57,545.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,545.23/244.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.48

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