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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 367.44 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 367.44 and 116.32 is: 174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 367.44 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/367.44 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 367.44 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 42,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,740.62/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.48

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