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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.06, 365.75 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.06, 365.75 and 157.34 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.06 : 365.75 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.06/365.75 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.06x = 365.75 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.06x = 57,547.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,547.11/244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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