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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.47, 337.39 and 179.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.47, 337.39 and 179.00 is: 247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.47 : 337.39 = 179.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.47/337.39 = 179.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.47x = 337.39 × 179.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.47x = 60,390.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,390.68/244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.03

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