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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 367.68 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 367.68 and 158.46 is: 237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 367.68 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/367.68 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 367.68 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 58,262.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,262.57/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.83

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