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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.91, 338.19 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.91, 338.19 and 157.73 is: 217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.91 : 338.19 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.91/338.19 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.91x = 338.19 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.91x = 53,342.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,342.71/244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.81

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