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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.95, 338.04 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.95, 338.04 and 175.02 is: 241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.95 : 338.04 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.95/338.04 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.95x = 338.04 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.95x = 59,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,163.76/244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.53

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