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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.61, 367.01 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.61, 367.01 and 179.40 is: 269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.61 : 367.01 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.61/367.01 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.61x = 367.01 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.61x = 65,841.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,841.59/244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.17

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