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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.95, 367.49 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.95, 367.49 and 115.01 is: 172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.95 : 367.49 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.95/367.49 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.95x = 367.49 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.95x = 42,265.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,265.02/244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.55

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