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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 337.82 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 337.82 and 161.93 is: 223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 337.82 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/337.82 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 337.82 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 54,703.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,703.19/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.57

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