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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.12, 338.16 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.12, 338.16 and 175.02 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.12 : 338.16 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.12/338.16 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.12x = 338.16 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.12x = 59,183.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,183.89/245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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