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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.77, 337.40 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.77, 337.40 and 182.50 is: 251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.77 : 337.40 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.77/337.40 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.77x = 337.40 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.77x = 61,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,574.59/244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.57

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