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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.38, 338.22 and 171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.38, 338.22 and 171.58 is: 236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.38 : 338.22 = 171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.38/338.22 = 171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.38x = 338.22 × 171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.38x = 58,031.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,031.79/245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.50

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