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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.07, 337.91 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.07, 337.91 and 179.55 is: 247.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.07 : 337.91 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.07/337.91 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.07x = 337.91 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.07x = 60,670.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,670.84/245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.57

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