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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 337.16 and 161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 337.16 and 161.63 is: 222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 337.16 = 161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/337.16 = 161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 337.16 × 161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 54,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,496.58/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.84

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