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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.02, 337.74 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.02, 337.74 and 182.75 is: 251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.02 : 337.74 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.02/337.74 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.02x = 337.74 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.02x = 61,721.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,721.99/245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.91

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