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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 337.31 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 337.31 and 160.45 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 337.31 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/337.31 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 337.31 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 54,119.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,119.74/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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