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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 365.94 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 365.94 and 162.03 is: 242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 365.94 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/365.94 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 365.94 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 59,293.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,293.26/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.81

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