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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.67, 337.16 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.67, 337.16 and 161.75 is: 222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.67 : 337.16 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.67/337.16 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.67x = 337.16 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.67x = 54,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,534.98/244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.89

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