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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 337.52 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 337.52 and 174.60 is: 240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 337.52 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/337.52 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 337.52 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 58,930.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,930.99/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.97

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