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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.93, 366.98 and 172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.93, 366.98 and 172.63 is: 258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.93 : 366.98 = 172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.93/366.98 = 172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.93x = 366.98 × 172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.93x = 63,351.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,351.76/244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.65

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