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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.24, 336.63 and 178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.24, 336.63 and 178.60 is: 246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.24 : 336.63 = 178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.24/336.63 = 178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.24x = 336.63 × 178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.24x = 60,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,122.12/244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.16

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