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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.93, 367.17 and 82.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.93, 367.17 and 82.58 is: 123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.93 : 367.17 = 82.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.93/367.17 = 82.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.93x = 367.17 × 82.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.93x = 30,319.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,319.06/244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.79

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