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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.42, 366.90 and 175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.42, 366.90 and 175.96 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.42 : 366.90 = 175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.42/366.90 = 175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.42x = 366.90 × 175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.42x = 64,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,559.72/244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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