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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.45, 366.58 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.45, 366.58 and 98.13 is: 147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.45 : 366.58 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.45/366.58 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.45x = 366.58 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.45x = 35,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,972.50/244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.16

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