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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 336.72 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 336.72 and 181.83 is: 250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 336.72 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/336.72 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 336.72 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 61,225.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,225.80/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.72

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