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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.77, 366.90 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.77, 366.90 and 114.66 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.77 : 366.90 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.77/366.90 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.77x = 366.90 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.77x = 42,069.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,069.23/244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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