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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.88, 367.50 and 180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.88, 367.50 and 180.04 is: 270.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.88 : 367.50 = 180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.88/367.50 = 180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.88x = 367.50 × 180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.88x = 66,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,164.70/244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.19

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