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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 366.74 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 366.74 and 158.12 is: 237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 366.74 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/366.74 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 366.74 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 57,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,986.30/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.05

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