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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.22, 365.01 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.22, 365.01 and 179.26 is: 269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.22 : 365.01 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.22/365.01 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.22x = 365.01 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.22x = 65,431.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,431.69/243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.02

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