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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.38, 366.54 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.38, 366.54 and 122.72 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.38 : 366.54 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.38/366.54 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.38x = 366.54 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.38x = 44,979.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,979.96/244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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