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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.52, 366.84 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.52, 366.84 and 116.28 is: 174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.52 : 366.84 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.52/366.84 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.52x = 366.84 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.52x = 42,656.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,656.16/244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.45

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