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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.06, 338.17 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.06, 338.17 and 134.55 is: 185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.06 : 338.17 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.06/338.17 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.06x = 338.17 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.06x = 45,500.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,500.77/245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.67

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