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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.88, 366.98 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.88, 366.98 and 114.74 is: 171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.88 : 366.98 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.88/366.98 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.88x = 366.98 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.88x = 42,107.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,107.29/244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.95

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