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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 337.55 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 337.55 and 171.36 is: 236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 337.55 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/337.55 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 337.55 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 57,841.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,841.71/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.19

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