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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.53, 337.33 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.53, 337.33 and 161.52 is: 222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.53 : 337.33 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.53/337.33 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.53x = 337.33 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.53x = 54,485.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,485.54/244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.82

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