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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.23, 336.80 and 178.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.23, 336.80 and 178.27 is: 245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.23 : 336.80 = 178.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.23/336.80 = 178.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.23x = 336.80 × 178.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.23x = 60,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,041.34/244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.84

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