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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 367.01 and 157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 367.01 and 157.53 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 367.01 = 157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/367.01 = 157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 367.01 × 157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 57,815.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,815.31/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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