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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 337.56 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 337.56 and 182.16 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 337.56 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/337.56 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 337.56 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 61,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,489.93/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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