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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.52, 337.26 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.52, 337.26 and 173.51 is: 239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.52 : 337.26 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.52/337.26 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.52x = 337.26 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.52x = 58,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,517.98/244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.32

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