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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.74, 337.62 and 161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.74, 337.62 and 161.82 is: 223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.74 : 337.62 = 161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.74/337.62 = 161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.74x = 337.62 × 161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.74x = 54,633.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,633.67/244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.23

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