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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 366.98 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 366.98 and 162.45 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 366.98 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/366.98 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 366.98 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 59,615.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,615.90/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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