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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 338.31 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 338.31 and 183.06 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 338.31 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/338.31 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 338.31 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 61,931.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,931.03/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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