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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 336.87 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 336.87 and 170.61 is: 235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 336.87 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/336.87 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 336.87 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 57,473.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,473.39/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.06

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