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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.08, 337.98 and 175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.08, 337.98 and 175.96 is: 242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.08 : 337.98 = 175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.08/337.98 = 175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.08x = 337.98 × 175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.08x = 59,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,470.96/245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.66

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