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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 366.61 and 172.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 366.61 and 172.39 is: 258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 366.61 = 172.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/366.61 = 172.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 366.61 × 172.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 63,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,197.20/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.29

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