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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.01, 365.82 and 81.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.01, 365.82 and 81.61 is: 122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.01 : 365.82 = 81.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.01/365.82 = 81.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.01x = 365.82 × 81.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.01x = 29,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,853.35/244.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.34

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