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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 337.46 and 177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 337.46 and 177.55 is: 245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 337.46 = 177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/337.46 = 177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 337.46 × 177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 59,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,916.02/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.12

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