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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.16, 365.54 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.16, 365.54 and 183.54 is: 274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.16 : 365.54 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.16/365.54 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.16x = 365.54 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.16x = 67,090.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,090.29/244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.79

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