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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 365.68 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 365.68 and 162.70 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 365.68 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/365.68 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 365.68 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 59,496.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,496.14/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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