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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.07, 366.10 and 79.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.07, 366.10 and 79.55 is: 119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.07 : 366.10 = 79.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.07/366.10 = 79.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.07x = 366.10 × 79.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.07x = 29,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,123.26/244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.33

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