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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 338.22 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 338.22 and 171.48 is: 236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 338.22 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/338.22 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 338.22 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 57,997.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,997.97/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.34

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