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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.58, 366.96 and 122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.58, 366.96 and 122.87 is: 184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.58 : 366.96 = 122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.58/366.96 = 122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.58x = 366.96 × 122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.58x = 45,086.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,086.54/244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.35

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