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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 338.48 and 171.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 338.48 and 171.73 is: 236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 338.48 = 171.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/338.48 = 171.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 338.48 × 171.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 58,126.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,126.31/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.87

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