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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.69, 337.79 and 160.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.69, 337.79 and 160.81 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.69 : 337.79 = 160.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.69/337.79 = 160.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.69x = 337.79 × 160.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.69x = 54,319.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,319.57/244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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