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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.74, 366.57 and 172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.74, 366.57 and 172.38 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.74 : 366.57 = 172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.74/366.57 = 172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.74x = 366.57 × 172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.74x = 63,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,189.34/244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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