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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.53, 366.92 and 179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.53, 366.92 and 179.66 is: 269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.53 : 366.92 = 179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.53/366.92 = 179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.53x = 366.92 × 179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.53x = 65,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,920.85/244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.58

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