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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.91, 366.50 and 176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.91, 366.50 and 176.57 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.91 : 366.50 = 176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.91/366.50 = 176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.91x = 366.50 × 176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.91x = 64,711.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,711.51/244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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