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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.78, 367.10 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.78, 367.10 and 114.65 is: 171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.78 : 367.10 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.78/367.10 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.78x = 367.10 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.78x = 42,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,087.41/244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.94

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