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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 366.75 and 100.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 366.75 and 100.17 is: 150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 366.75 = 100.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/366.75 = 100.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 366.75 × 100.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 36,737.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,737.35/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.29

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