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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.99, 337.92 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.99, 337.92 and 179.38 is: 247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.99 : 337.92 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.99/337.92 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.99x = 337.92 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.99x = 60,614.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,614.40/244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.42

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