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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.79, 367.19 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.79, 367.19 and 163.79 is: 245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.79 : 367.19 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.79/367.19 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.79x = 367.19 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.79x = 60,139.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,139.40/244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.68

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