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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.86, 367.04 and 82.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.86, 367.04 and 82.49 is: 123.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.86 : 367.04 = 82.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.86/367.04 = 82.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.86x = 367.04 × 82.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.86x = 30,276.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,276.92/244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.65

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