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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.36, 338.52 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.36, 338.52 and 175.44 is: 242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.36 : 338.52 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.36/338.52 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.36x = 338.52 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.36x = 59,389.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,389.95/245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.05

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