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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.11, 366.17 and 158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.11, 366.17 and 158.43 is: 237.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.11 : 366.17 = 158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.11/366.17 = 158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.11x = 366.17 × 158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.11x = 58,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,011.52/244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.65

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