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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.87, 366.85 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.87, 366.85 and 176.23 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.87 : 366.85 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.87/366.85 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.87x = 366.85 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.87x = 64,649.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,649.09/244.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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