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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 338.84 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 338.84 and 180.12 is: 248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 338.84 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/338.84 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 338.84 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 61,031.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,031.86/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.95

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