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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.25, 366.61 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.25, 366.61 and 178.44 is: 267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.25 : 366.61 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.25/366.61 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.25x = 366.61 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.25x = 65,417.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,417.89/244.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.83

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