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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.85, 366.95 and 114.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.85, 366.95 and 114.83 is: 172.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.85 : 366.95 = 114.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.85/366.95 = 114.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.85x = 366.95 × 114.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.85x = 42,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,134.46/244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.09

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