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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.46, 366.23 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.46, 366.23 and 122.81 is: 183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.46 : 366.23 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.46/366.23 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.46x = 366.23 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.46x = 44,976.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,976.71/244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.98

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