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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.47, 366.60 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.47, 366.60 and 116.13 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.47 : 366.60 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.47/366.60 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.47x = 366.60 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.47x = 42,573.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,573.26/244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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