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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.30, 366.04 and 172.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.30, 366.04 and 172.03 is: 257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.30 : 366.04 = 172.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.30/366.04 = 172.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.30x = 366.04 × 172.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.30x = 62,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,969.86/244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.76

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