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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 366.03 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 366.03 and 81.72 is: 122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 366.03 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/366.03 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 366.03 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 29,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,911.97/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.55

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