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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 367.88 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 367.88 and 163.89 is: 246.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 367.88 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/367.88 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 367.88 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 60,291.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,291.03/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.20

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