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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 337.73 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 337.73 and 179.25 is: 247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 337.73 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/337.73 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 337.73 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 60,538.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,538.10/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.38

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