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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.13, 366.39 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.13, 366.39 and 115.88 is: 173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.13 : 366.39 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.13/366.39 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.13x = 366.39 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.13x = 42,455.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,455.44/244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.91

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