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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.54, 365.44 and 182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.54, 365.44 and 182.98 is: 273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.54 : 365.44 = 182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.54/365.44 = 182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.54x = 365.44 × 182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.54x = 66,868.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,868.21/244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.44

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