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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.58, 337.62 and 161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.58, 337.62 and 161.54 is: 222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.58 : 337.62 = 161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.58/337.62 = 161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.58x = 337.62 × 161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.58x = 54,537.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,537.45/244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.99

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