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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.92, 338.02 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.92, 338.02 and 179.72 is: 248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.92 : 338.02 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.92/338.02 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.92x = 338.02 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.92x = 60,748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,748.95/244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.04

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