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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 368.10 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 368.10 and 179.44 is: 269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 368.10 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/368.10 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 368.10 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 66,051.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,051.86/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.34

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