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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.81, 367.44 and 114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.81, 367.44 and 114.97 is: 172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.81 : 367.44 = 114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.81/367.44 = 114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.81x = 367.44 × 114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.81x = 42,244.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,244.58/244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.56

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