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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.27, 336.71 and 182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.27, 336.71 and 182 is: 250.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.27 : 336.71 = 182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.27/336.71 = 182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.27x = 336.71 × 182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.27x = 61,280.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,280.77/244.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.88

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