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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 337.23 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 337.23 and 174.56 is: 240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 337.23 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/337.23 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 337.23 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 58,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,865.18/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.64

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