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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.93, 337.81 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.93, 337.81 and 174 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.93 : 337.81 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.93/337.81 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.93x = 337.81 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.93x = 58,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,778.94/244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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