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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.84, 337.66 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.84, 337.66 and 164.94 is: 227.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.84 : 337.66 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.84/337.66 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.84x = 337.66 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.84x = 55,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,694.92/244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.47

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