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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 337.51 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 337.51 and 161.75 is: 223.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 337.51 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/337.51 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 337.51 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 54,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,592.24/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.01

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