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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.55, 366.26 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.55, 366.26 and 157.92 is: 236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.55 : 366.26 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.55/366.26 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.55x = 366.26 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.55x = 57,837.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,837.62/244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.50

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