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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 366.48 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 366.48 and 172.62 is: 258.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 366.48 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/366.48 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 366.48 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 63,261.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,261.78/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.42

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