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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.11, 366.18 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.11, 366.18 and 170.76 is: 256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.11 : 366.18 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.11/366.18 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.11x = 366.18 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.11x = 62,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,528.90/244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.15

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