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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 365.87 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 365.87 and 113.96 is: 170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 365.87 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/365.87 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 365.87 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 41,692.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,692.15/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.86

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