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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 337.82 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 337.82 and 174.96 is: 241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 337.82 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/337.82 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 337.82 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 59,104.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,104.11/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.35

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