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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.46, 366.63 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.46, 366.63 and 162.44 is: 243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.46 : 366.63 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.46/366.63 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.46x = 366.63 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.46x = 59,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,555.38/244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.62

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