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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.10, 366.21 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.10, 366.21 and 81.79 is: 122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.10 : 366.21 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.10/366.21 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.10x = 366.21 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.10x = 29,951.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,951.40/244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.70

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