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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 367.20 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 367.20 and 182.70 is: 274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 367.20 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/367.20 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 367.20 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 67,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,087.44/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.05

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