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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.12, 338.56 and 178.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.12, 338.56 and 178.63 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.12 : 338.56 = 178.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.12/338.56 = 178.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.12x = 338.56 × 178.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.12x = 60,475.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,475.73/245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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