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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 365.88 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 365.88 and 179.73 is: 269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 365.88 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/365.88 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 365.88 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 65,759.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,759.61/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.32

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