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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 367 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 367 and 179.80 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 367 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/367 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 367 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 65,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,986.60/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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