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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.59, 366.75 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.59, 366.75 and 105.71 is: 158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.59 : 366.75 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.59/366.75 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.59x = 366.75 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.59x = 38,767.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,767.31/244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.50

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