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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.52, 337.50 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.52, 337.50 and 170.80 is: 235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.52 : 337.50 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.52/337.50 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.52x = 337.50 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.52x = 57,645.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,645.00/244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.75

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