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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.85, 367.25 and 82.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.85, 367.25 and 82.51 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.85 : 367.25 = 82.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.85/367.25 = 82.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.85x = 367.25 × 82.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.85x = 30,300.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,300.47/244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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