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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 337.57 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 337.57 and 174.84 is: 241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 337.57 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/337.57 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 337.57 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 59,020.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,020.74/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.10

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