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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.58, 337.34 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.58, 337.34 and 182.58 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.58 : 337.34 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.58/337.34 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.58x = 337.34 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.58x = 61,591.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,591.54/244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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