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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.61, 367.63 and 116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.61, 367.63 and 116.45 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.61 : 367.63 = 116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.61/367.63 = 116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.61x = 367.63 × 116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.61x = 42,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,808.38/244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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