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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.66, 337.63 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.66, 337.63 and 171.16 is: 236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.66 : 337.63 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.66/337.63 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.66x = 337.63 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.66x = 57,788.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,788.75/244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.20

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