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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 338.09 and 162.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 338.09 and 162.13 is: 223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 338.09 = 162.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/338.09 = 162.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 338.09 × 162.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 54,814.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,814.53/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.76

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