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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.47, 366.89 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.47, 366.89 and 116.31 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.47 : 366.89 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.47/366.89 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.47x = 366.89 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.47x = 42,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,672.98/244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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