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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 366.59 and 172.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 366.59 and 172.35 is: 258.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 366.59 = 172.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/366.59 = 172.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 366.59 × 172.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 63,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,180.92/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.57

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