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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.16, 366.44 and 175.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.16, 366.44 and 175.71 is: 263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.16 : 366.44 = 175.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.16/366.44 = 175.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.16x = 366.44 × 175.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.16x = 64,386.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,386.29/244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.71

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