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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.84, 367.36 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.84, 367.36 and 116.50 is: 174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.84 : 367.36 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.84/367.36 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.84x = 367.36 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.84x = 42,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,797.44/244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.80

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