Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 366 and 81.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 244, 366 and 81.68 is: 122.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244 : 366 = 81.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244/366 = 81.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244x = 366 × 81.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244x = 29,894.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,894.88/244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122.52
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