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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.64, 337.11 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.64, 337.11 and 174.57 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.64 : 337.11 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.64/337.11 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.64x = 337.11 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.64x = 58,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,850.25/244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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