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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 337.72 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 337.72 and 165.92 is: 228.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 337.72 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/337.72 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 337.72 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 56,034.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,034.50/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.94

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