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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.74, 337.95 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.74, 337.95 and 179.58 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.74 : 337.95 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.74/337.95 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.74x = 337.95 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.74x = 60,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,689.06/244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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