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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 367.61 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 367.61 and 116.73 is: 175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 367.61 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/367.61 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 367.61 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 42,910.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,910.53/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.16

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