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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 366.39 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 366.39 and 163.08 is: 244.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 366.39 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/366.39 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 366.39 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 59,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,750.88/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.26

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