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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 366.84 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 366.84 and 73.56 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 366.84 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/366.84 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 366.84 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 26,984.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,984.75/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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