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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.92, 366.69 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.92, 366.69 and 179.72 is: 269.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.92 : 366.69 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.92/366.69 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.92x = 366.69 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.92x = 65,899.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,899.69/244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.07

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