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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.70, 366.96 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.70, 366.96 and 114.68 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.70 : 366.96 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.70/366.96 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.70x = 366.96 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.70x = 42,080.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,080.56/244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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