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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 366.17 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 366.17 and 179.16 is: 268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 366.17 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/366.17 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 366.17 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 65,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,603.02/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.84

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