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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 366.82 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 366.82 and 114.78 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 366.82 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/366.82 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 366.82 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 42,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,103.60/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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