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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.86, 366.83 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.86, 366.83 and 175.30 is: 262.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.86 : 366.83 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.86/366.83 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.86x = 366.83 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.86x = 64,306.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,306.65/244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.63

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