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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 366.88 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 366.88 and 116.80 is: 174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 366.88 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/366.88 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 366.88 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 42,851.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,851.58/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.93

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