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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.41, 337.31 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.41, 337.31 and 170.83 is: 235.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.41 : 337.31 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.41/337.31 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.41x = 337.31 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.41x = 57,622.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,622.67/244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.76

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