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Finding the Third Proportional to 159.97 and 244.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 159.97 and 244.55 is: 373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.97 : 244.55 = 244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.97/244.55 = 244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.97x = 244.55 × 244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.97x = 59,803.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,803.17/159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.84

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