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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 337.80 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 337.80 and 178.72 is: 246.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 337.80 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/337.80 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 337.80 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 60,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,371.62/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.40

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