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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.39, 336.67 and 170.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.39, 336.67 and 170.59 is: 235.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.39 : 336.67 = 170.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.39/336.67 = 170.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.39x = 336.67 × 170.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.39x = 57,432.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,432.54/244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.00

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