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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.51, 337.43 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.51, 337.43 and 182.54 is: 251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.51 : 337.43 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.51/337.43 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.51x = 337.43 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.51x = 61,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,594.47/244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.91

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