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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 366.17 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 366.17 and 114.08 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 366.17 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/366.17 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 366.17 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 41,770.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,770.27/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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