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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.32, 338.36 and 179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.32, 338.36 and 179.19 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.32 : 338.36 = 179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.32/338.36 = 179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.32x = 338.36 × 179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.32x = 60,629.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,629.83/245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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