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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 337.62 and 174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 337.62 and 174.91 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 337.62 = 174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/337.62 = 174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 337.62 × 174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 59,053.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,053.11/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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