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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.34, 338.04 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.34, 338.04 and 175.14 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.34 : 338.04 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.34/338.04 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.34x = 338.04 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.34x = 59,204.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,204.33/245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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