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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.09, 338.05 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.09, 338.05 and 170.44 is: 235.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.09 : 338.05 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.09/338.05 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.09x = 338.05 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.09x = 57,617.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,617.24/245.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.09

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