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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 368.52 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 368.52 and 176.72 is: 266.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 368.52 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/368.52 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 368.52 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 65,124.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,124.85/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.12

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