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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.81, 337.74 and 160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.81, 337.74 and 160.77 is: 221.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.81 : 337.74 = 160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.81/337.74 = 160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.81x = 337.74 × 160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.81x = 54,296.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,296.77/244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.79

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