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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.65, 337.64 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.65, 337.64 and 182.38 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.65 : 337.64 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.65/337.64 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.65x = 337.64 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.65x = 61,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,578.78/244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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