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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.40, 244.80 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.40, 244.80 and 182.40 is: 244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.40 : 244.80 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.40/244.80 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.40x = 244.80 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.40x = 44,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,651.52/182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.80

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