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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.58, 337.07 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.58, 337.07 and 170.76 is: 235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.58 : 337.07 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.58/337.07 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.58x = 337.07 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.58x = 57,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,557.22/244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.34

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