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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.75, 367.22 and 107.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.75, 367.22 and 107.78 is: 161.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.75 : 367.22 = 107.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.75/367.22 = 107.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.75x = 367.22 × 107.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.75x = 39,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,578.43/244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.71

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