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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 338.72 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 338.72 and 171.72 is: 236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 338.72 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/338.72 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 338.72 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 58,164.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,164.14/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.99

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