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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 366.12 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 366.12 and 162.09 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 366.12 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/366.12 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 366.12 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 59,344.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,344.39/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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