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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 367.82 and 158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 367.82 and 158.33 is: 237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 367.82 = 158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/367.82 = 158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 367.82 × 158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 58,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,236.94/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.96

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