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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 338.82 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 338.82 and 174.94 is: 241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 338.82 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/338.82 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 338.82 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 59,273.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,273.17/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.54

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