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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.63, 366.69 and 114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.63, 366.69 and 114.69 is: 171.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.63 : 366.69 = 114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.63/366.69 = 114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.63x = 366.69 × 114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.63x = 42,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,055.68/244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.92

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