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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.46, 366.69 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.46, 366.69 and 82.16 is: 123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.46 : 366.69 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.46/366.69 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.46x = 366.69 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.46x = 30,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,125.42/244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.23

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