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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 337.87 and 171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 337.87 and 171.40 is: 236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 337.87 = 171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/337.87 = 171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 337.87 × 171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 57,910.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,910.92/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.40

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