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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.69, 337.66 and 179.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.69, 337.66 and 179.47 is: 247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.69 : 337.66 = 179.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.69/337.66 = 179.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.69x = 337.66 × 179.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.69x = 60,599.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,599.84/244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.66

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