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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.48, 366.66 and 71.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.48, 366.66 and 71.17 is: 106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.48 : 366.66 = 71.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.48/366.66 = 71.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.48x = 366.66 × 71.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.48x = 26,095.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,095.19/244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.74

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