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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 367.33 and 114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 367.33 and 114.93 is: 172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 367.33 = 114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/367.33 = 114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 367.33 × 114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 42,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,217.24/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.35

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