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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.84, 337.47 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.84, 337.47 and 179.26 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.84 : 337.47 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.84/337.47 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.84x = 337.47 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.84x = 60,494.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,494.87/244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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