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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 338.44 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 338.44 and 183.16 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 338.44 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/338.44 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 338.44 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 61,988.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,988.67/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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