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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 337.56 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 337.56 and 171 is: 236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 337.56 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/337.56 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 337.56 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 57,722.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,722.76/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.03

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