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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.34, 338.67 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.34, 338.67 and 180.32 is: 248.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.34 : 338.67 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.34/338.67 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.34x = 338.67 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.34x = 61,067.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,067.28/245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.91

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