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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.92, 367.56 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.92, 367.56 and 181.20 is: 271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.92 : 367.56 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.92/367.56 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.92x = 367.56 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.92x = 66,601.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,601.87/244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.93

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