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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.82, 337.56 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.82, 337.56 and 179.30 is: 247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.82 : 337.56 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.82/337.56 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.82x = 337.56 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.82x = 60,524.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,524.51/244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.22

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