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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.81, 367.18 and 82.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.81, 367.18 and 82.51 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.81 : 367.18 = 82.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.81/367.18 = 82.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.81x = 367.18 × 82.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.81x = 30,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,294.90/244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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