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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.70, 337.44 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.70, 337.44 and 182.72 is: 251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.70 : 337.44 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.70/337.44 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.70x = 337.44 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.70x = 61,657.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,657.04/244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.97

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