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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 337.86 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 337.86 and 174.96 is: 241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 337.86 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/337.86 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 337.86 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 59,111.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,111.99/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.29

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