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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.64, 337.52 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.64, 337.52 and 182.56 is: 251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.64 : 337.52 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.64/337.52 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.64x = 337.52 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.64x = 61,617.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,617.65/244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.87

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