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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.10, 366.14 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.10, 366.14 and 81.78 is: 122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.10 : 366.14 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.10/366.14 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.10x = 366.14 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.10x = 29,941.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,941.30/244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.66

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