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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.51, 367.52 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.51, 367.52 and 153.79 is: 231.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.51 : 367.52 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.51/367.52 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.51x = 367.52 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.51x = 56,520.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,520.90/244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.16

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