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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.38, 366.27 and 175.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.38, 366.27 and 175.53 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.38 : 366.27 = 175.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.38/366.27 = 175.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.38x = 366.27 × 175.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.38x = 64,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,291.37/244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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