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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.59, 366.89 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.59, 366.89 and 116.31 is: 174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.59 : 366.89 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.59/366.89 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.59x = 366.89 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.59x = 42,672.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,672.39/244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.47

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