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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 367.16 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 367.16 and 107.72 is: 161.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 367.16 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/367.16 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 367.16 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 39,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,550.48/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.64

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