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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.69, 367.19 and 178.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.69, 367.19 and 178.68 is: 268.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.69 : 367.19 = 178.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.69/367.19 = 178.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.69x = 367.19 × 178.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.69x = 65,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,608.62/244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.13

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