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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.78, 367.16 and 82.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.78, 367.16 and 82.42 is: 123.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.78 : 367.16 = 82.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.78/367.16 = 82.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.78x = 367.16 × 82.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.78x = 30,261.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,261.33/244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.63

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