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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.82, 366.77 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.82, 366.77 and 162.44 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.82 : 366.77 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.82/366.77 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.82x = 366.77 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.82x = 59,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,575.47/244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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