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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.18, 366.36 and 175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.18, 366.36 and 175.78 is: 263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.18 : 366.36 = 175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.18/366.36 = 175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.18x = 366.36 × 175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.18x = 64,398.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,398.76/244.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.73

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