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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.86, 367.46 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.86, 367.46 and 167.64 is: 251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.86 : 367.46 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.86/367.46 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.86x = 367.46 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.86x = 61,600.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,600.99/244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.58

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