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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 366.84 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 366.84 and 159.12 is: 238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 366.84 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/366.84 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 366.84 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 58,371.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,371.58/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.68

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