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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 367.27 and 114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 367.27 and 114.91 is: 172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 367.27 = 114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/367.27 = 114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 367.27 × 114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 42,203.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,203.86/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.27

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