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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 367.80 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 367.80 and 163.80 is: 246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 367.80 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/367.80 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 367.80 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 60,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,245.64/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.01

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