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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 366.36 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 366.36 and 179.30 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 366.36 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/366.36 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 366.36 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 65,688.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,688.35/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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