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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.70, 367.14 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.70, 367.14 and 171.50 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.70 : 367.14 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.70/367.14 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.70x = 367.14 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.70x = 62,964.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,964.51/244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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