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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 366.39 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 366.39 and 172.80 is: 258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 366.39 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/366.39 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 366.39 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 63,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,312.19/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.53

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