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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 337.62 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 337.62 and 182.44 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 337.62 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/337.62 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 337.62 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 61,595.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,595.39/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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