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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.55, 367.02 and 122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.55, 367.02 and 122.78 is: 184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.55 : 367.02 = 122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.55/367.02 = 122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.55x = 367.02 × 122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.55x = 45,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,062.72/244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.27

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