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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.71, 337.34 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.71, 337.34 and 174.56 is: 240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.71 : 337.34 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.71/337.34 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.71x = 337.34 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.71x = 58,883.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,883.51/244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.63

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