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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 336.63 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 336.63 and 176.95 is: 243.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 336.63 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/336.63 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 336.63 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 59,565.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,565.84/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.86

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