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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 366.37 and 122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 366.37 and 122.42 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 366.37 = 122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/366.37 = 122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 366.37 × 122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 44,851.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,851.28/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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