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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 366.18 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 366.18 and 158.68 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 366.18 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/366.18 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 366.18 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 58,105.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,105.44/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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