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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.67, 337.65 and 179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.67, 337.65 and 179.06 is: 247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.67 : 337.65 = 179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.67/337.65 = 179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.67x = 337.65 × 179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.67x = 60,459.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,459.61/244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.11

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