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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.75, 337.77 and 161.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.75, 337.77 and 161.71 is: 223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.75 : 337.77 = 161.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.75/337.77 = 161.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.75x = 337.77 × 161.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.75x = 54,619.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,619.13/244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.17

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