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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.52, 337.46 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.52, 337.46 and 175.56 is: 242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.52 : 337.46 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.52/337.46 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.52x = 337.46 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.52x = 59,244.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,244.48/244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.29

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