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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 367.32 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 367.32 and 116.56 is: 174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 367.32 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/367.32 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 367.32 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 42,814.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,814.82/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.95

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