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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.77, 367.28 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.77, 367.28 and 179.84 is: 269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.77 : 367.28 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.77/367.28 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.77x = 367.28 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.77x = 66,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,048.90/244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.84

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