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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.67, 337.43 and 182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.67, 337.43 and 182.49 is: 251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.67 : 337.43 = 182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.67/337.43 = 182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.67x = 337.43 × 182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.67x = 61,576.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,576.69/244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.68

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