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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 337.65 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 337.65 and 134.16 is: 185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 337.65 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/337.65 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 337.65 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 45,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,299.12/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.14

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