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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.13, 365.87 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.13, 365.87 and 114.09 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.13 : 365.87 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.13/365.87 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.13x = 365.87 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.13x = 41,741.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,741.54/244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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