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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.07, 336.52 and 178.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.07, 336.52 and 178.55 is: 246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.07 : 336.52 = 178.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.07/336.52 = 178.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.07x = 336.52 × 178.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.07x = 60,085.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,085.65/244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.18

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