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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 366.94 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 366.94 and 73.68 is: 110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 366.94 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/366.94 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 366.94 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 27,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,036.14/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.50

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