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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 338.41 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 338.41 and 170.80 is: 235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 338.41 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/338.41 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 338.41 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 57,800.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,800.74/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.54

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