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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 366.76 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 366.76 and 73.50 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 366.76 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/366.76 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 366.76 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 26,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,956.86/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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