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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.99, 367.77 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.99, 367.77 and 168.28 is: 252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.99 : 367.77 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.99/367.77 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.99x = 367.77 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.99x = 61,888.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,888.34/244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.62

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