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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.83, 366.98 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.83, 366.98 and 114.76 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.83 : 366.98 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.83/366.98 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.83x = 366.98 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.83x = 42,112.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,112.79/244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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