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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 337.05 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 337.05 and 181.98 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 337.05 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/337.05 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 337.05 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 61,336.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,336.36/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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