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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 366.69 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 366.69 and 163.62 is: 245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 366.69 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/366.69 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 366.69 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 59,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,997.82/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.63

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