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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.03, 337.70 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.03, 337.70 and 171.18 is: 235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.03 : 337.70 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.03/337.70 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.03x = 337.70 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.03x = 57,807.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,807.91/245.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.93

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