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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 367.62 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 367.62 and 164.32 is: 246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 367.62 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/367.62 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 367.62 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 60,407.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,407.32/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.60

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