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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.69, 337.63 and 161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.69, 337.63 and 161.83 is: 223.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.69 : 337.63 = 161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.69/337.63 = 161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.69x = 337.63 × 161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.69x = 54,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,638.66/244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.30

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