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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 337.98 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 337.98 and 161.94 is: 223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 337.98 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/337.98 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 337.98 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 54,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,732.48/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.42

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