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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.99, 367.54 and 82.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.99, 367.54 and 82.72 is: 124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.99 : 367.54 = 82.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.99/367.54 = 82.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.99x = 367.54 × 82.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.99x = 30,403.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,403.62/244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.10

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