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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.34, 337.86 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.34, 337.86 and 175.41 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.34 : 337.86 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.34/337.86 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.34x = 337.86 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.34x = 59,264.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,264.02/245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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