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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.53, 366.53 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.53, 366.53 and 162.32 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.53 : 366.53 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.53/366.53 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.53x = 366.53 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.53x = 59,492.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,492.51/244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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