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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.55, 337.11 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.55, 337.11 and 170.74 is: 235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.55 : 337.11 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.55/337.11 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.55x = 337.11 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.55x = 57,558.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,558.90/244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.36

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