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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.43, 337.34 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.43, 337.34 and 160.49 is: 221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.43 : 337.34 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.43/337.34 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.43x = 337.34 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.43x = 54,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,137.21/244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.49

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