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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.59, 336.97 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.59, 336.97 and 170.78 is: 235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.59 : 336.97 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.59/336.97 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.59x = 336.97 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.59x = 57,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,547.74/244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.28

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