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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 366.54 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 366.54 and 171.03 is: 256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 366.54 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/366.54 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 366.54 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 62,689.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,689.34/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.34

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