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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 337.37 and 174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 337.37 and 174.47 is: 240.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 337.37 = 174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/337.37 = 174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 337.37 × 174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 58,858.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,858.38/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.83

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