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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.20, 338.34 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.20, 338.34 and 179.50 is: 247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.20 : 338.34 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.20/338.34 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.20x = 338.34 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.20x = 60,732.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,732.03/245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.68

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