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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.11, 365.73 and 161.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.11, 365.73 and 161.79 is: 242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.11 : 365.73 = 161.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.11/365.73 = 161.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.11x = 365.73 × 161.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.11x = 59,171.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,171.46/244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.40

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