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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 337.71 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 337.71 and 170.82 is: 235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 337.71 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/337.71 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 337.71 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 57,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,687.62/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.77

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