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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 337.19 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 337.19 and 164.72 is: 227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 337.19 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/337.19 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 337.19 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 55,539.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,539.43/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.16

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