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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 338.28 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 338.28 and 171.38 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 338.28 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/338.28 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 338.28 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 57,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,974.43/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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