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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.81, 337.64 and 174.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.81, 337.64 and 174.85 is: 241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.81 : 337.64 = 174.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.81/337.64 = 174.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.81x = 337.64 × 174.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.81x = 59,036.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,036.35/244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.15

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