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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 366.12 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 366.12 and 163.12 is: 244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 366.12 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/366.12 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 366.12 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 59,721.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,721.49/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.20

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