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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 366.80 and 114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 366.80 and 114.55 is: 171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 366.80 = 114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/366.80 = 114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 366.80 × 114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 42,016.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,016.94/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.69

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