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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.60, 367.10 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.60, 367.10 and 172.52 is: 258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.60 : 367.10 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.60/367.10 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.60x = 367.10 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.60x = 63,332.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,332.09/244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.92

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