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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 337.29 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 337.29 and 161.58 is: 222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 337.29 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/337.29 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 337.29 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 54,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,499.32/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.96

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