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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 338.24 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 338.24 and 176 is: 243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 338.24 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/338.24 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 338.24 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 59,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,530.24/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.02

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