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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 337.86 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 337.86 and 175.08 is: 241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 337.86 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/337.86 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 337.86 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 59,152.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,152.53/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.43

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