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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.70, 337.83 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.70, 337.83 and 161.88 is: 223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.70 : 337.83 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.70/337.83 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.70x = 337.83 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.70x = 54,687.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,687.07/244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.49

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