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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 337.56 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 337.56 and 179.04 is: 247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 337.56 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/337.56 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 337.56 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 60,436.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,436.74/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.00

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