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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 338.08 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 338.08 and 179.36 is: 247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 338.08 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/338.08 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 338.08 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 60,638.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,638.03/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.54

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