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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 366.28 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 366.28 and 180.72 is: 270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 366.28 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/366.28 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 366.28 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 66,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,194.12/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.49

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