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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.74, 366.84 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.74, 366.84 and 157.80 is: 236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.74 : 366.84 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.74/366.84 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.74x = 366.84 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.74x = 57,887.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,887.35/244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.53

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