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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 366.81 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 366.81 and 167.82 is: 251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 366.81 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/366.81 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 366.81 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 61,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,558.05/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.29

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