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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 337.77 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 337.77 and 175.37 is: 241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 337.77 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/337.77 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 337.77 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 59,233.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,233.04/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.34

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