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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.78, 366.98 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.78, 366.98 and 116.38 is: 174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.78 : 366.98 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.78/366.98 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.78x = 366.98 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.78x = 42,709.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,709.13/244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.48

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