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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.42, 366.84 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.42, 366.84 and 163.02 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.42 : 366.84 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.42/366.84 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.42x = 366.84 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.42x = 59,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,802.26/244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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