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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 337.64 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 337.64 and 179.15 is: 247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 337.64 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/337.64 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 337.64 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 60,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,485.62/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.26

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