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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.55, 337.16 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.55, 337.16 and 161.50 is: 222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.55 : 337.16 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.55/337.16 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.55x = 337.16 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.55x = 54,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,450.90/244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.66

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