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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.71, 338.03 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.71, 338.03 and 179.55 is: 248.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.71 : 338.03 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.71/338.03 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.71x = 338.03 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.71x = 60,692.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,692.39/244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.02

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