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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.47, 337.51 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.47, 337.51 and 169.89 is: 234.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.47 : 337.51 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.47/337.51 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.47x = 337.51 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.47x = 57,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,339.15/244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.54

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