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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.69, 337.68 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.69, 337.68 and 134.17 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.69 : 337.68 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.69/337.68 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.69x = 337.68 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.69x = 45,306.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,306.34/244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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