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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 367.49 and 82.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 367.49 and 82.61 is: 123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 367.49 = 82.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/367.49 = 82.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 367.49 × 82.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 30,356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,356.51/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.92

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