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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.86, 367.61 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.86, 367.61 and 164.06 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.86 : 367.61 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.86/367.61 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.86x = 367.61 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.86x = 60,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,308.82/244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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