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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.93, 338.04 and 157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.93, 338.04 and 157.66 is: 217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.93 : 338.04 = 157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.93/338.04 = 157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.93x = 338.04 × 157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.93x = 53,295.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,295.39/244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.59

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