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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.38, 366.43 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.38, 366.43 and 116.13 is: 174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.38 : 366.43 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.38/366.43 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.38x = 366.43 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.38x = 42,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,553.52/244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.13

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