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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.21, 338.01 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.21, 338.01 and 175.14 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.21 : 338.01 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.21/338.01 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.21x = 338.01 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.21x = 59,198.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,198.41/245.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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