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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.63, 367.08 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.63, 367.08 and 116.38 is: 174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.63 : 367.08 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.63/367.08 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.63x = 367.08 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.63x = 42,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,720.77/244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.63

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