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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 337.92 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 337.92 and 175.08 is: 241.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 337.92 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/337.92 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 337.92 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 59,163.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,163.03/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.44

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