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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.25, 338.31 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.25, 338.31 and 171.54 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.25 : 338.31 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.25/338.31 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.25x = 338.31 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.25x = 58,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,033.70/245.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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