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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.60, 337.48 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.60, 337.48 and 174.68 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.60 : 337.48 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.60/337.48 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.60x = 337.48 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.60x = 58,951.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,951.01/244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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