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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.74, 366.58 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.74, 366.58 and 114.84 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.74 : 366.58 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.74/366.58 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.74x = 366.58 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.74x = 42,098.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,098.05/244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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