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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 366.86 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 366.86 and 163.38 is: 244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 366.86 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/366.86 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 366.86 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 59,937.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,937.59/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.96

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