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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 338.22 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 338.22 and 179.36 is: 247.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 338.22 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/338.22 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 338.22 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 60,663.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,663.98/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.64

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