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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 366.24 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 366.24 and 114.06 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 366.24 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/366.24 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 366.24 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 41,773.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,773.33/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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