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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 366.32 and 115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 366.32 and 115.96 is: 173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 366.32 = 115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/366.32 = 115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 366.32 × 115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 42,478.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,478.47/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.95

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