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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 367.22 and 171.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 367.22 and 171.71 is: 257.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 367.22 = 171.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/367.22 = 171.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 367.22 × 171.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 63,055.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,055.35/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.62

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