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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.78, 337.70 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.78, 337.70 and 161.94 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.78 : 337.70 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.78/337.70 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.78x = 337.70 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.78x = 54,687.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,687.14/244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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