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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.22, 337.98 and 179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.22, 337.98 and 179.62 is: 247.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.22 : 337.98 = 179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.22/337.98 = 179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.22x = 337.98 × 179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.22x = 60,707.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,707.97/245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.57

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