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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.59, 367.10 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.59, 367.10 and 114.66 is: 172.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.59 : 367.10 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.59/367.10 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.59x = 367.10 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.59x = 42,090.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,090.19/244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.09

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