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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.57, 337.31 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.57, 337.31 and 161.65 is: 222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.57 : 337.31 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.57/337.31 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.57x = 337.31 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.57x = 54,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,525.39/244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.94

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