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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 365.85 and 167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 365.85 and 167.42 is: 250.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 365.85 = 167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/365.85 = 167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 365.85 × 167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 61,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,248.78/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.69

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