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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.49, 366.90 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.49, 366.90 and 116.25 is: 174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.49 : 366.90 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.49/366.90 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.49x = 366.90 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.49x = 42,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,651.54/244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.45

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