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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.85, 366.57 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.85, 366.57 and 162.50 is: 243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.85 : 366.57 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.85/366.57 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.85x = 366.57 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.85x = 59,565.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,565.79/244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.28

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