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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.70, 337.66 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.70, 337.66 and 134.16 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.70 : 337.66 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.70/337.66 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.70x = 337.66 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.70x = 45,300.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,300.47/244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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