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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.29, 338.07 and 171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.29, 338.07 and 171.43 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.29 : 338.07 = 171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.29/338.07 = 171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.29x = 338.07 × 171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.29x = 57,955.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,955.34/245.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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