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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.87, 367.31 and 107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.87, 367.31 and 107.91 is: 161.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.87 : 367.31 = 107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.87/367.31 = 107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.87x = 367.31 × 107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.87x = 39,636.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,636.69/244.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.87

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