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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.52, 366.64 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.52, 366.64 and 179.48 is: 269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.52 : 366.64 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.52/366.64 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.52x = 366.64 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.52x = 65,804.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,804.55/244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.12

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