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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.49, 367.02 and 167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.49, 367.02 and 167.78 is: 251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.49 : 367.02 = 167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.49/367.02 = 167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.49x = 367.02 × 167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.49x = 61,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,578.62/244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.87

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