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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.18, 366.20 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.18, 366.20 and 114.14 is: 171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.18 : 366.20 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.18/366.20 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.18x = 366.20 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.18x = 41,798.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,798.07/244.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.18

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