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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 365.28 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 365.28 and 175.68 is: 262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 365.28 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/365.28 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 365.28 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 64,172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,172.39/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.92

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