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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.61, 367.02 and 179.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.61, 367.02 and 179.41 is: 269.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.61 : 367.02 = 179.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.61/367.02 = 179.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.61x = 367.02 × 179.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.61x = 65,844.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,844.33/244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.18

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