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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 365.95 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 365.95 and 113.99 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 365.95 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/365.95 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 365.95 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 41,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,712.24/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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