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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 366.30 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 366.30 and 81.82 is: 122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 366.30 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/366.30 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 366.30 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 29,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,970.78/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.74

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