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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.31, 338.32 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.31, 338.32 and 175.24 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.31 : 338.32 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.31/338.32 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.31x = 338.32 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.31x = 59,286.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,286.66/245.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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