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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 365.88 and 81.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 365.88 and 81.66 is: 122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 365.88 = 81.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/365.88 = 81.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 365.88 × 81.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 29,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,877.76/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.41

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