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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.54, 366.63 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.54, 366.63 and 122.72 is: 183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.54 : 366.63 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.54/366.63 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.54x = 366.63 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.54x = 44,990.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,990.54/244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.98

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