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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 365.81 and 162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 365.81 and 162.83 is: 244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 365.81 = 162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/365.81 = 162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 365.81 × 162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 59,562.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,562.20/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.03

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