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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.95, 337.61 and 175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.95, 337.61 and 175.05 is: 241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.95 : 337.61 = 175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.95/337.61 = 175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.95x = 337.61 × 175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.95x = 59,097.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,097.76/244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.26

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