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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.13, 338.36 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.13, 338.36 and 170.52 is: 235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.13 : 338.36 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.13/338.36 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.13x = 338.36 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.13x = 57,696.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,696.29/245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.37

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