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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 337.38 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 337.38 and 167.04 is: 230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 337.38 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/337.38 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 337.38 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 56,355.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,355.96/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.44

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