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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 366.12 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 366.12 and 167.28 is: 250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 366.12 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/366.12 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 366.12 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 61,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,244.55/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.49

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