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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.69, 366.86 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.69, 366.86 and 158.56 is: 237.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.69 : 366.86 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.69/366.86 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.69x = 366.86 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.69x = 58,168.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,168.80/244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.73

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