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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 366.77 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 366.77 and 114.53 is: 171.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 366.77 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/366.77 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 366.77 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 42,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,005.60/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.65

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