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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 366.21 and 73.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 366.21 and 73.17 is: 109.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 366.21 = 73.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/366.21 = 73.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 366.21 × 73.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 26,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,795.59/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.74

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