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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 366.54 and 116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 366.54 and 116.02 is: 174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 366.54 = 116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/366.54 = 116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 366.54 × 116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 42,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,525.97/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.10

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