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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.20, 337.82 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.20, 337.82 and 170.44 is: 234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.20 : 337.82 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.20/337.82 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.20x = 337.82 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.20x = 57,578.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,578.04/245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.82

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