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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.82, 337.61 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.82, 337.61 and 160.67 is: 221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.82 : 337.61 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.82/337.61 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.82x = 337.61 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.82x = 54,241.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,241.31/244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.56

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