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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 337.68 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 337.68 and 179.34 is: 247.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 337.68 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/337.68 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 337.68 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 60,559.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,559.53/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.57

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