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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.49, 366.80 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.49, 366.80 and 171.32 is: 257.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.49 : 366.80 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.49/366.80 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.49x = 366.80 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.49x = 62,837.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,837.49/244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.02

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