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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.66, 366.92 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.66, 366.92 and 114.64 is: 171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.66 : 366.92 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.66/366.92 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.66x = 366.92 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.66x = 42,063.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,063.71/244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.93

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