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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 337.16 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 337.16 and 168.96 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 337.16 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/337.16 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 337.16 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 56,966.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,966.55/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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