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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.54, 337.52 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.54, 337.52 and 170.83 is: 235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.54 : 337.52 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.54/337.52 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.54x = 337.52 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.54x = 57,658.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,658.54/244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.78

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