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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.45, 337.40 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.45, 337.40 and 161.58 is: 223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.45 : 337.40 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.45/337.40 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.45x = 337.40 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.45x = 54,517.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,517.09/244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.02

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