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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 365.78 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 365.78 and 112.14 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 365.78 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/365.78 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 365.78 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 41,019.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,019.38/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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