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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.47, 365.34 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.47, 365.34 and 182.91 is: 273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.47 : 365.34 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.47/365.34 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.47x = 365.34 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.47x = 66,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,824.34/244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.34

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