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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 366.16 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 366.16 and 114 is: 171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 366.16 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/366.16 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 366.16 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 41,742.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,742.24/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.07

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