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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 366.66 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 366.66 and 179.91 is: 269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 366.66 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/366.66 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 366.66 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 65,965.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,965.80/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.47

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