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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 366.81 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 366.81 and 178.43 is: 267.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 366.81 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/366.81 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 366.81 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 65,449.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,449.91/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.75

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