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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.43, 366.23 and 172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.43, 366.23 and 172.13 is: 257.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.43 : 366.23 = 172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.43/366.23 = 172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.43x = 366.23 × 172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.43x = 63,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,040.52/244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.91

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