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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.00, 338.53 and 181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.00, 338.53 and 181.89 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.00 : 338.53 = 181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.00/338.53 = 181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.00x = 338.53 × 181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.00x = 61,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,574.16/245.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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