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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 366.96 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 366.96 and 163.59 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 366.96 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/366.96 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 366.96 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 60,030.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,030.99/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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