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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.64, 337.52 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.64, 337.52 and 161.64 is: 223.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.64 : 337.52 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.64/337.52 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.64x = 337.52 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.64x = 54,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,555.92/244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.01

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