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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 366.69 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 366.69 and 71.13 is: 106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 366.69 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/366.69 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 366.69 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 26,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,082.66/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.68

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