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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 365.74 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 365.74 and 115.52 is: 173.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 365.74 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/365.74 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 365.74 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 42,250.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,250.28/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.13

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