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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.45, 366.74 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.45, 366.74 and 71.13 is: 106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.45 : 366.74 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.45/366.74 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.45x = 366.74 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.45x = 26,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,086.22/244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.71

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