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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.47, 337.24 and 165.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.47, 337.24 and 165.79 is: 228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.47 : 337.24 = 165.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.47/337.24 = 165.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.47x = 337.24 × 165.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.47x = 55,911.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,911.02/244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.70

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