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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 338.22 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 338.22 and 179.82 is: 247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 338.22 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/338.22 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 338.22 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 60,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,818.72/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.80

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