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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.25, 338.27 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.25, 338.27 and 179.64 is: 247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.25 : 338.27 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.25/338.27 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.25x = 338.27 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.25x = 60,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,765.92/245.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.77

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