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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.07, 365.96 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.07, 365.96 and 114.15 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.07 : 365.96 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.07/365.96 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.07x = 365.96 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.07x = 41,775.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,775.99/244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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