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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.13, 337.82 and 179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.13, 337.82 and 179.66 is: 247.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.13 : 337.82 = 179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.13/337.82 = 179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.13x = 337.82 × 179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.13x = 60,690.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,690.15/245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.58

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