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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.52, 366.62 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.52, 366.62 and 114.46 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.52 : 366.62 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.52/366.62 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.52x = 366.62 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.52x = 41,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,960.92/244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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