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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 366.84 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 366.84 and 157.82 is: 236.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 366.84 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/366.84 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 366.84 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 57,892.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,892.85/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.56

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