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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.57, 366.19 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.57, 366.19 and 171.23 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.57 : 366.19 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.57/366.19 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.57x = 366.19 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.57x = 62,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,702.71/244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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