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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.23, 366.40 and 172.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.23, 366.40 and 172.23 is: 258.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.23 : 366.40 = 172.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.23/366.40 = 172.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.23x = 366.40 × 172.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.23x = 63,103.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,103.24/244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.38

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