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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 337.05 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 337.05 and 170.82 is: 235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 337.05 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/337.05 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 337.05 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 57,574.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,574.88/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.54

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