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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 338.00 and 161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 338.00 and 161.85 is: 223.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 338.00 = 161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/338.00 = 161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 338.00 × 161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 54,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,704.49/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.38

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