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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 367.04 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 367.04 and 159 is: 238.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 367.04 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/367.04 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 367.04 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 58,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,359.36/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.51

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