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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.66, 337.74 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.66, 337.74 and 174.86 is: 241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.66 : 337.74 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.66/337.74 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.66x = 337.74 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.66x = 59,057.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,057.22/244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.38

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