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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 366.27 and 172.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 366.27 and 172.45 is: 258.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 366.27 = 172.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/366.27 = 172.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 366.27 × 172.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 63,163.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,163.26/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.72

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