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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.47, 366.71 and 162.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.47, 366.71 and 162.37 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.47 : 366.71 = 162.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.47/366.71 = 162.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.47x = 366.71 × 162.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.47x = 59,542.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,542.70/244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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