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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.57, 366.91 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.57, 366.91 and 114.57 is: 171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.57 : 366.91 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.57/366.91 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.57x = 366.91 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.57x = 42,036.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,036.88/244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.88

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