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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 365.92 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 365.92 and 157.60 is: 235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 365.92 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/365.92 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 365.92 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 57,667.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,667.16/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.92

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