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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.07, 365.79 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.07, 365.79 and 182.72 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.07 : 365.79 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.07/365.79 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.07x = 365.79 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.07x = 66,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,837.15/244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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