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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.92, 337.74 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.92, 337.74 and 167.16 is: 230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.92 : 337.74 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.92/337.74 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.92x = 337.74 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.92x = 56,456.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,456.62/244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.51

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