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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.06, 336.71 and 178.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.06, 336.71 and 178.45 is: 246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.06 : 336.71 = 178.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.06/336.71 = 178.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.06x = 336.71 × 178.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.06x = 60,086.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,086.39/244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.19

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