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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.10, 365.66 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.10, 365.66 and 120.51 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.10 : 365.66 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.10/365.66 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.10x = 365.66 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.10x = 44,065.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,065.69/244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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