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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 365.44 and 180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 365.44 and 180.16 is: 269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 365.44 = 180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/365.44 = 180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 365.44 × 180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 65,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,837.67/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.83

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