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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.13, 338.48 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.13, 338.48 and 179.52 is: 247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.13 : 338.48 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.13/338.48 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.13x = 338.48 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.13x = 60,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,762.44/245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.88

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