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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 337.44 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 337.44 and 160.50 is: 221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 337.44 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/337.44 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 337.44 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 54,159.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,159.12/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.56

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