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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.99, 366.97 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.99, 366.97 and 167.59 is: 251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.99 : 366.97 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.99/366.97 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.99x = 366.97 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.99x = 61,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,500.08/244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.03

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