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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.39, 366.60 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.39, 366.60 and 163.05 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.39 : 366.60 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.39/366.60 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.39x = 366.60 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.39x = 59,774.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,774.13/244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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