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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.48, 366.63 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.48, 366.63 and 179.50 is: 269.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.48 : 366.63 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.48/366.63 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.48x = 366.63 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.48x = 65,810.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,810.09/244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.18

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