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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 366.39 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 366.39 and 175.59 is: 263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 366.39 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/366.39 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 366.39 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 64,334.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,334.42/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.48

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